Time Process And Structured Transformation In Archaeology
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Time Process And Structured Transformation In Archaeology
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Author : James McGlade
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-16
Time Process And Structured Transformation In Archaeology written by James McGlade and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-16 with Social Science categories.
In a discipline which essentially studies how modern man came to be, it is remarkable that there are hardly any conceptual tools to describe change. This is due to the history of the western intellectual and scientific tradition, which for a long time favoured mechanics over dynamics, and the study of stability over that of change. Change was primarily deemed due to external events (in archaeology mainly climatic or 'environmental'). Revolutionary innovations in the natural and life sciences, often (erroneously) referred to as 'chaos theory', suggest that there are ways to overcome this problem. A wide range of processes can be described in terms of dynamic systems, and modern computing methods enable us to investigate many of their properties. This volume presents a cogent argument for the use of such approaches, and a discussion of a number of its aspects by a range of scientists from the humanities, social and natural sciences, and archaeology.
Time Process And Structured Transformation In Archaeology
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Author : James McGlade
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-16
Time Process And Structured Transformation In Archaeology written by James McGlade and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-16 with Social Science categories.
First book to deal with movements developing broadly from chaos theory and applying them to archaeology (eg. non-linear modelling) Draws on a wide range of natural and social sciences: biologists, computer scientists, ecologists, archaeologists and social scientists. Contributors from Europe and US. Include high-profile names eg. Rosen, Huberman and Erwin. Topical: Reflects current preoccupation of European and US archaeologists with new concepts of temporality
Archaeology The Key Concepts
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Author : Colin Renfrew
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-09-05
Archaeology The Key Concepts written by Colin Renfrew and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-05 with Social Science categories.
From two of the best-known archaeological writers in the trade, this outstanding resource provides a thorough survey of the key ideas in archaeology, and how they impact on archaeological thinking and method. Clearly written, and easy to follow, Archaeology: The Key Concepts collates entries written specifically by field specialists, and each entry offers a definition of the term, its origins and development, and all the major figures involved in the area. The entries include: thinking about landscape archaeology of cult and religion cultural evolution concepts of time urban societies the antiquity of humankind archaeology of gender feminist archaeology experimental archaeology multiregional evolution. With guides to further reading, extensive cross-referencing, and accessibly written for even beginner students, this book is a superb guide for anyone studying, teaching, or with any interest in this fascinating subject.
History Theory And Philosophy In Archaeology
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Author : Tim Murray
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2025-02-03
History Theory And Philosophy In Archaeology written by Tim Murray and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-03 with Social Science categories.
This collection of essays, the bulk of which have been previously published by Emeritus Professor Tim Murray, ranges widely across contemporary archaeological theory and the history of archaeology while retaining a focus on the archaeology of Australia. The collection is introduced by a new essay ‘The evolution of archaeological theory’ that sets the agendum for the collection. In doing this, Murray explores the critical intersection between archaeology, philosophy and the social and cultural context of its practice in Australia and elsewhere. The collection brings together ideas about time, scale, and strategies for the evaluation of archaeological concepts and categories, which are then applied to an understanding of significant issues raised by writing the archaeology of Australia from the Pleistocene to the present. The essays have been drawn from over 30 years of research and writing about archaeological inquiry into the theories and methods of the discipline and will be of particular interest to archaeologists, historians, the managers of archaeological heritage, and advocates of the importance of indigenous perspectives on the histories of post-colonial societies.
Computational Intelligence In Archaeology
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Author : Barcelo, Juan A.
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2008-07-31
Computational Intelligence In Archaeology written by Barcelo, Juan A. and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-31 with Computers categories.
Provides analytical theories offered by innovative artificial intelligence computing methods in the archaeological domain.
Confronting Scale In Archaeology
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Author : Gary Lock
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-11-15
Confronting Scale In Archaeology written by Gary Lock and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-15 with Social Science categories.
Without realizing, most archaeologists shift within a scale of interpretation of material culture. Material data is interpreted from the scale of an individual in a specific place and time, then shifted to the complex dynamics of cultural groups spread over time and place. This book discusses the cultural, social and spatial aspects of scale and its impact on archaeology, and shows how an improved awareness of scale offers new and exciting interpretations.
Archaeology And Language Ii
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Author : Roger Blench
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-09-02
Archaeology And Language Ii written by Roger Blench and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-02 with Social Science categories.
Second part of the sub-series in the One World Archaeology series. Archaeology and Language III due in 1998 Provides a new perspective by combining linguistics and archaeological approaches No other text covers this area Of interest to a wide range of disciplines
Nonlinear Models For Archaeology And Anthropology
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Author : William W. Baden
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-12-05
Nonlinear Models For Archaeology And Anthropology written by William W. Baden and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-05 with Social Science categories.
The dominant social theory used by archaeologists has tended to focus on either small scale agency or large-scale cultural patterns and processes of change. The authors of this volume argue that archaeologists should use nonlinear models to more accurately model the connections between scales of analysis, and show how micro-scale variation can lead to macro-scale cultural change. This work examines the applications of nonlinear systems models within archaeology and evaluates the range of approaches currently encompassed within Complexity Theory.
Archaeology The Basics
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Author : Clive Gamble
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2007-08-07
Archaeology The Basics written by Clive Gamble and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-07 with Social Science categories.
This second edition from our successful Basics series presents another chance to delve into this increasingly popular subject. Fully updated, Archaeology: The Basics has been revised to reflect growth in areas such as material culture, human evolution and the political use of the past. Lively and engaging, some of the key questions answered include: What are the basic concepts of archaeology? How and what do we know about people and objects from the past? What makes a good explanation in archaeology? How do we know where to look? From everyday examples to the more obscure, this is essential reading for all students, independent archaeologists and indeed all those who want to know more about archaeological thought, history and practice. A piece of broken pottery will never seem the same again.
Handbook Of Archaeological Theories
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Author : R. Alexander Bentley
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2007-11-09
Handbook Of Archaeological Theories written by R. Alexander Bentley and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-09 with Social Science categories.
This handbook gathers original, authoritative articles from leading archaeologists to compile the latest thinking about archaeological theory. The authors provide a comprehensive picture of the theoretical foundations by which archaeologists contextualize and analyze their archaeological data. Student readers will also gain a sense of the immense power that theory has for building interpretations of the past, while recognizing the wonderful archaeological traditions that created it. An extensive bibliography is included. This volume is the single most important reference for current information on contemporary archaeological theories.